Depression Chat Rooms

To maintain the smooth and friendly environment of these
depression chat rooms, we insist that all members read the following
chat room guide, and adhere to it at all times.

Please acquaint yourself with the following:

1. An
"@" sign next to a specific nickname denotes a person as a chat room
moderator (an Op). Please note the Op team are volunteering their
time and are to be treated with respect. Decisions by all room
moderators are not to be argued with, or challenged in any way ▒
their only objectives are to provide support, and to look after the
overall well-being of the depression chat rooms. Should you have a question or problem
whilst in the chat rooms, please double click on an Op's nickname to
talk to him/her in private.

2. As a member of these depression chat rooms it is expected that you use a
single nickname. This helps others to recognise you, which in turn
helps to create trust. Furthermore, if you wish to remain logged
into the chat rooms whilst away from your computer, please ensure
you do so by altering your nickname in an appropriate manner. For
example, by putting an "away" or "bbl*"
notice next to your name. This helps others to know who is, and
isn't available at a specific time.

3. We ask you to receive permission from any chatter that you do not
know before talking to them in private. A simple, "May I PM**
you?" is all that is required. This shows respect to
others.

4. Sexual explicit conversations or the use of strong profanities
are not tolerated. Such content can often cause triggering***,
or an environment that may be disturbing to others.

5. The glorification of suicidal thoughts, self injury text, or links,
will not be tolerated. This can result in your being removed from
the chat rooms.

6. These depression chat rooms were formed to help support those with
depression and other related health issues. The chat rooms are not
to be considered or used as dating rooms. Terms such as "a/s/l" are
discouraged and are frowned upon.

7. The
minimum age to enter these chat rooms is sixteen. By entering
the chat rooms you are validating and identifying yourself as being
sixteen years of age or above.

8. The depression chat rooms are not to be linked to any external resource
without prior consent from us.

If you have any
questions concerning the chat rooms please contact an Op by double clicking their nickname.
If you discover any problems, or a situation in which you feel
uncomfortable when an Op is not available, please
Contact Us.

STATEMENT:

"I
confirm I have read this chat room guide and will adhere to the
rules stated above. I also declare that I have read this
website's
Disclaimer and understand that this is a peer support
environment for depression."